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Mistakes by New Runners
I am just curious what people think are the biggest mistakes that are made by people who are just taking up running.
My top two
(1) Not learning to pace themselves properly
(2) Overdressing
My top two
(1) Not learning to pace themselves properly
(2) Overdressing
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Permalink Reply by Doug Fernandez on -
Too many miles, too soon. Thus injuring themselves and getting discouraged about running. Also expecting fast times too soon into their training
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Permalink Reply by Chris Harnish on -
I'd add to this, not enough balance in milage and recovery, along with the progression of training. All this is affected by the goals we set, or lack thereof. A range of specific goals over time and planning for success. Failing to plan is planning to fail.
I would also suggest that too much emphasis is placed on logging miles over proper use of intensity. A lot can be accomplished in regards to fitness, when high intensity training is used properly.
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Permalink Reply by Jesse on -
Not starting with good shoes. I know plenty of people who learned this the hard way.
And even after a few years of running, I still frequently overdress when its really cold out. I might mentally know that I'll warm up within a mile or so, but that doesn't stop the cold from being unendurable before I start! I just know to remember where I stash the extra layers to go back and pick them up later.
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Permalink Reply by Dana on -
I overdress but to spare others from witnessing the wrath of having lost almost 200 pounds. eeps. Some things just don't need to be seen, ok?
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Permalink Reply by Lisa A. Childress on -
From personal experience, I was too cheap to go get a really, really good pair of running shoes when I first started training and ended up out of commission for 2 weeks with inflamed bursa sacs in both knees. Learned the hard way about not being frugal with the shoes. The other item is not being hydrated enough before going out on a run.
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Permalink Reply by Negsplits on -
1) Too much emphasis on training/too little emphasis on racing
2) Getting caught up in "marathon mania" and attempting to run one before being anywhere near prepared for it
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Permalink Reply by engine on -
Not lubing up properly.
Not committing to more than just a single "race" & then wondering why it's so hard to start training again.
Not varying the routine up.
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Permalink Reply by Run Happy on -
My biggest mistake??? Signing up for my first race, the Monument Avenue 10K and then signing up for the Marathon Training Team. I find out I like running, both the actual running, the pre and post run/race social, going to races, running races, all the great people you meet, both runners and non-runners, volunteering, the incredible places and sights I've seen while running, the continuing journey.....running is something I hope to continue to enjoy and be able to look back and smile on a life spent exploring myself through the feel and joy of the roads and trails............
Run Happy
PS: yes, the money and time spent on finding the right type of shoe is a must for all runners.
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Permalink Reply by Maymont Amy on -
Expecting too much of yourself at first. "Everyone else goes super-fast, and I have to walk after only a minute. I guess running will never be for me."
I talked to a woman recently who said she was not cut out to be a runner. I asked why and she said when she runs she gets a pain in her side, which goes away only if she slows down. "I'm just not cut out to be a runner, I guess." I told her that was called a stitch, that every runner has gotten them at one time or other and if she kept it up she would get fewer of them as she got more fit. She was amazed!
Beginning runners need to remember that every week they get more fit than they were the week before, and it really doesn't matter at the start how you compare to other runners. You are doing better than your old self, and your new self is healthier and fitter and will live a lot longer than the old self.
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Permalink Reply by Lisa Roy on -
I agree w/ Amy...comparing yourself to other runners rather than yourself is a mistake. And running too fast was a big one for me. Once I slowed my pace down I found that I could run further without walking. This really boosted my self confidence and the speed came later.
too much pre-run stretching
too much post run eating!
the wrong layers-cotton, sweats.
just a few of MY beginner mistakes!
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Permalink Reply by Nigel Bavin on -
Biggest mistake i think many people make is buying the wrong size running shoes, i think you always need a 1/2 or 1 size bigger than your normal shoe & the best people to ask are the experts who run your local running shop who are normally runners.
Not taking rest when needed & becoming injured.
Just my thoughts!
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